Crime Rate in Craven: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Craven

The total recorded crimes in Craven, UK in July 2025 are around 267 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Craven crime rate of 4.69 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Craven, encompassing approximately 56,927 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (98) incidents (34.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (25.86% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Craven Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Greenroyd Court with total crimes: 10
  • Jackson Row with total crimes: 8
  • Jubilee Close with total crimes: 7

Craven Police Info:

North Yorkshire Police

Craven Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Skipton West & West Craven (50 crimes), and the safest, Wharfedale (11 crimes), is 39 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Craven.

Similarly, the area of Skipton South (68 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Carleton, Cowling & Cononley (20 crimes), with a difference of 48 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Craven.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Skipton West & West Craven50
Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven42
Skipton East & South42
Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby39
Aire Valley24

Safest Wards:

Aire Valley24
Settle & Penyghent23
Bentham & Ingleton21
Mid Craven15
Wharfedale11

Most Dangerous Areas:

Skipton South68
Sutton & Crosshills55
Skipton Town & East49
Settle, Hellifield & Horton29
Skipton North & Upper Wharfedale25

Safest Areas:

Skipton Town & East49
Settle, Hellifield & Horton29
Skipton North & Upper Wharfedale25
Ingleton & High Bentham21
Carleton, Cowling & Cononley20

Craven Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 98 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 73 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (90 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (73 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (73 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (65 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (103 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (98 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (81 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (52 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 202517
April 202516
March 202523
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 202416
September 202415
August 202425

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
December 20241
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 166 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202512
May 202526
April 202516
March 202511
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 202424
September 202428
August 202422

A total of 722 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202598
June 202573
May 202590
April 202573
March 2025103
February 20254
January 20259
December 202414
November 20244
October 202475
September 202498
August 202481

A total of 131 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202516
May 202516
April 202517
March 202513
January 20257
December 20245
October 202412
September 202421
August 202411

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20259
May 202515
April 202514
March 202519
October 202415
September 202414
August 202416

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20256
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 202411
September 202410
August 202417

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 138 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202519
May 202519
April 202524
March 202514
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 202417
September 20247
August 202415

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20257
April 20252
March 20254
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 459 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202573
June 202558
May 202573
April 202565
March 202550
November 20242
October 202449
September 202437
August 202452

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20242

High Crime Locations Craven in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Craven postcode area is presented below.

1. Greenroyd Court (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
2. Jackson Row (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Jubilee Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Brookside (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
Shoplifting1
Public order1
5. Rombalds Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1

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